Afton E. Ball

Afton E. Ball is a partner at Christensen, Fulton & Filz, PLLC in Billings, Montana. Her legal background includes civil litigation, commercial disputes, employment law, and transactional matters. She has represented clients in cases and business concerns that require attention to contractual obligations, workplace issues, and potential litigation risks. Her work connects courtroom advocacy with the practical needs of Montana individuals and businesses.

Ball earned a B.A. in Economics, with honors, from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. She later received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 2011. Her undergraduate work included an Excellence in Economics award, and she completed a summer associate position at Moulton Bellingham during law school. Her education provided a background in economic issues, legal writing, and dispute analysis.

Ball began her Montana legal career after graduating from law school and passing the state bar examination. Her experience includes civil and commercial litigation and legal matters arising out of employment relationships. She has also worked on commercial transactions, which gives her a perspective on the contracts and business arrangements that can become subjects of disagreement. These areas require careful preparation and attention to clients’ underlying objectives.

Afton E. Ball is a member of the State Bar of Montana and the Yellowstone Area Bar Association. Her professional experience spans both litigation and business-oriented legal work. She assists clients in understanding the legal questions surrounding their disputes and deciding how to move forward. Her practice emphasizes preparation, clear advice, and appropriate legal responses to conflicts involving employment, business, and civil claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• Washington University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Eastern Michigan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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